Study of drug sensitivity profile of patients with ear infections in lower himalayan region.

Dr. Manjeet Singh

Volume : IX, Issue : II, February - 2020

Study of drug sensitivity profile of patients with ear infections in lower himalayan region.

Dr. Manjeet Singh

Abstract :

Background: Ear infections are one of the major causes of antibiotic resistance as over the counter use of medications in patients with ear discharge. Aim: To study the drug sensitivity profile of patients with ear infections in lower himalayan region. Material and Methods: 100 patients with ear infections/ear discharge were included in the study. Aural discharge samples collected through a sterile culture sensitivity tube and sent to microbiological lab in the Regional Hospital Bilaspur ( SRL Diagnostics) Results: Out of total 100 ears swab samples examined Staphylococcus Aureus(35%) was the commonest infecting organism followed by Pseudomonas Aeruginosa(25%). Gram positive organisms were found resistant to Benzyl Penicillin (93.18%), Erythromycin(81.81%), Ciprofloxacin / levofloxacin(83.72%) patients and sensitive to Tetracyclin(90.47%) patients, Gentamycin(93.18%) patients and Linezolid(97.36%) patients. Gram negative organisms were found sensitive to Pipracillin/Tazobactum(91.17%) patients, Cefoperazone (87.17%) patients and Amikacin(94.59%) patients. Conclusion: Prevalence of ear infection is a major health problem in developing countries due to the poor living standard and hygienic conditions. Ear infections are one of the major causes of antibiotic resistance.